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LIFE DRAWING: Artists put pencil to paper with a live model as their muse. Bring personal materials. ˜ e Front, Montpelier, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $10. Info, 839-5349.
business
UNDERSTANDING CASH FLOW MANAGEMENT: New business owners bank tips for handling their money during the first years of operation. Center for Women & Enterprise, Burlington, 9:30-11:30 a.m. $20; preregister. Info, 391-4872.
conferences
VERMONT DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE: Discussions of economic trends, creative financing and other topics are on the agenda at a gathering of development and real estate professionals. Hilton Burlington, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. $160. Info, 238-6592. VERMONT FARM TO SCHOOL CONFERENCE: Farmers, distributors, teachers and others digest food for thought during two days of education, networking and inspiration. Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. $25-130. Info, info@vermontfarm toschoolconference.org.
crafts
KNITTERS & NEEDLEWORKERS: Crafters convene for creative fun. Colchester Meeting House, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 264-5660.
dance
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DROP-IN HIP-HOP DANCE: Beginners are welcome at a groove session inspired by infectious beats. Swan Dojo, Burlington, 6-7:30 p.m. $15. Info, 540-8300.
education
NAVIGATING THE ROAD TO COLLEGE: Students and their guardians get schooled on subjects such as standardized testing, application essays and extracurricular activities. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.
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AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: Healthy donors give the gift of life. Essex High School, 9 a.m.2:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 800-733-2767. AN EVENING OF HOLLYWOOD TALES WITH JONATHAN GOLDSMITH: ˜ e actor known for playing the Most Interesting Man in the World regales revelers with scandalous stories from his time in
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television. Fraternal Order of Eagles, Manchester Center, 6:30 p.m. $10. Info, 362-9804. GIRLS’ RIDE OUT: WRENCH NIGHT: Femaleidentifying cyclists come first at a drop-in bike-repair shop where questions are welcome. Bike Recycle Vermont, Burlington, 6-9 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 863-4475.
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“When I founded JAG Productions last year,” says producing artistic director Jarvis Antonio Green in a press release, “I knew I wanted to use this platform to bring new, previously unheard African American stories to our area.” Green does just that with the theater company’s production of the heartfelt musical Choir Boy, presented with ArtisTree Community Arts Center. Set at a prep school for molding strong, ethical black men, this gospel-infused coming-of-age story follows student Pharus Young as he finds his voice as a young gay black man and vies for leadership of the school’s famed chorus. Keep an eye out for Vergennes’ Bill Carmichael among the cast of Broadway veterans and emerging thespians.
IS LIFE A RANDOM WALK?: An open discussion hosted by Eckankar encourages spiritual seekers to reflect on the purpose of being. Rutland Free Library, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, 800-772-9390. VIDEO SERIES: Leading Christian voices cover topics of religion and faith in an honest and approachable manner. Peru Community Church, N.Y., 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister; limited space. Info, 518-643-8641.
film
CLASSIC FILM SERIES: Movie lovers view cinematic masterpieces. Call for details. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 229-5290. SHADES OF NOIR: ‘DRIVE’: Ryan Gosling portrays a Hollywood stuntman who moonlights as a getaway driver. Loew Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 7 p.m. Free. Info, 603-646-2422.
food & drink
THE ART & SCIENCE OF KOMBUCHA: Nutritionist Suzanna Bliss provides step-by-step instruction for making the beneficial fermented tea. Participants take home a starter culture. City Market/Onion River Co-op, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. $5-10; preregister. Info, 861-9753. BENEFIT BAKE: Pizza lovers dine on slices in support of ˜ ink College Vermont. Partial proceeds from each flatbread sold are donated. American Flatbread Burlington Hearth, 5-11 p.m. Cost of food and drink. Info, 656-1126. COMMUNITY SUPPER: A scrumptious spread connects friends and neighbors. Bring a dessert to share. ˜ e Wellness Co-op, Burlington, 5-5:45 p.m. Free. Info, 888-492-8218, ext. 300. WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET: Whether you’re a foodie or a newbie, delicious, local fare is accessible to all at a year-round emporium of prepared foods, baked goods, produce, seafood, meats and cheeses. Woodstock Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. Info, 457-3658.
games
BRIDGE CLUB: Strategic players have fun with the popular card game. Burlington Bridge Club, Williston, 9:15 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. $6. Info, 872-5722.
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‘CHOIR BOY’ ˜ ursday, November 3, through Saturday, November 5, 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, November 6, 5 p.m., at Briggs Opera House in White River Junction. See website for additional dates. $18-30. Info, 457-3500. jagproductionsvt.com
NOV.3-6 | THEATER
Go-Getter When Marilyn Tam sets her mind to something, she achieves it. From her upbringing in a traditional Chinese family, Tam climbed the corporate ladder to reach high-powered positions such as CEO of Aveda, president of Reebok Apparel and Retail Group, and vice president of Nike. All this formidable experience has solidified Tam as a sought-after speaker, author and consultant to Fortune 500 companies. The renowned leadership lecturer shares words of wisdom with her talk “The Happiness Choice: 5 Decisions That Take You From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be” as part of Norwich University’s Todd Lecture Series.
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MARILYN TAM Monday, November 7, 7 p.m., at Plumley Armory, Norwich University, in Northfield. Free. Info, 485-2633. norwich.edu
NOV.7 | TALKS